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All posts for the month July, 2010
Good Morning Sunshine!
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 30, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/good-morning-sunshine/
Energy Saving Myth – Washing Dishes
Washing dishes by hand uses less energy than running an electric dishwasher. This is one instance where the modern machine beats the old-fashioned method: hand washing generally uses more hot water per load than using a dishwasher. The key to maximizing energy savings is to use the dishwasher efficiently. Most modern dishwashers don’t require pre-rinsing [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 30, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/energy-saving-myth-washing-dishes/
So Fresh & So Clean
Lemons are pretty much nature’s bleach and can be used in many areas of your home to make it clean and shiny, not to mention lemony fresh! Here are a few…. In Your Laundry To brighten whites, you can add 1/2 cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. This is a safer alternative to [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 29, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/so-fresh-so-clean/
Quote of the Day
“All I can do is be me, whoever that is.” ~Bob Dylan
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 28, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/quote-of-the-day-31/
Own a Ice Cream Maker?
I don’t, but I wished I did when I saw this recipe from Nora Pouillon, owner of Restaurant Nora (America’s first certified organic restaurant located in Washington, DC). I love ginger so I think this sounds so delish! Ginger Ice Cream Serves 8 Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 3 inch piece of ginger [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 28, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/own-a-ice-cream-machine/
Homemade Gazpacho
We had a really fun dinner the other night – not only was this gazpacho homemade, but all of the ingredients were from the weekly farmstand near our place. Gazpacho already tastes super healthy and refreshing, but the extra freshness of the vegetables made it that much better. All the ingredients cost $8 and it [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 27, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/homemade-gazpacho/
Peaches & Plums Look Promising for Breast Cancer
ScienceDaily (June 2, 2010) — Breast cancer cells — even the most aggressive type — died after treatments with peach and plum extracts in lab tests at Texas AgriLife Research recently, and scientists say the results are deliciously promising. Not only did the cancerous cells keel over, but the normal cells were not harmed in [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 26, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/peaches-plums-look-promising-for-breast-cancer/
Quote of the Day
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” -Confucius {we heart it} At times, I definitely catch these words being applicable to myself and others. This quote is a reminder to always keep things simple because there’s nothing to gain by making things unnecessarily complicated! Here’s a challenge: What are 3 ways [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 26, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/quote-of-the-day-30/
Have a Beautiful Weekend!
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Posted by All Natural Annie on July 23, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/have-a-beautiful-weekend/
Mushroom, Spinach & Scallion Tart
I just found this recipe that looks so delicious! I’m definitely adding it to the long list of things I need to try making… {wholeliving.com}
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 22, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/to-make-mushroom-spinach-scallion-tart/
Some Liquid Knowledge
6 Beverage Industry Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know About
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 21, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/some-liquid-knowledge/
Capellini with White Beans, Spinach, Garlic & Oil
I had a such lovely surprise when I got home last night and was perusing the fridge for dinner ingredients – leftovers that were the perfect amount for another dinner for two! I completely forgot about them. I paired the above with a salad with a homemade garlic vinaigrette I made and it was a [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 21, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/capellini-with-white-beans-spinach-garlic-oil/
Quotes of the Day
From a Yogi teabag: “Love what is ahead by loving what has come before.” Another good one: “The best way of life is to be, simply be.” HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 20, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/quotes-of-the-day/
Sauteed Endives
If you haven’t tried this yet, you have to put it on your to-make list – sauteed endives! Simply saute the endive leaves for about 3 minutes (they’re pretty delicate) in olive oil and a touch of organic butter. Then sprinkle with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper… DELICIOUS!
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 19, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/sauteed-endives/
Eco Clean
Looking for some more non-toxic cleaning options? Well here is another brand “made in the greenest place on Earth” aka Scandinavia. Eco Clean is a cleaning line made from pure, local Danish ingredients available at quite a reasonable price ($4.49). Another bonus: Eco Clean’s products feature a special foaming option nozzle that minimizes the exposure [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 19, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/eco-clean/
And Happy Weekend!
A healthier twist on a bloody mary… Ingredients: 50ml organic/good quality vodka A celery stick A few green olives A hot pepper of choice (if you love spicy things like I do) Black pepper For the “gazpacho” mix: 1 tomato diced 1 raw red pepper diced 3 slices of cucumber dice 1/2 clove garlic diced [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 16, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/and-happy-weekend/
Happy Thursday!
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 15, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/happy-thursday/
Better Sunscreens
While the mainstream has everyone covering themselves from head to toe, 24-7 to protect against the dangers of the sun, what about the dangers of what you’re slathering all over your largest organ (your skin)? Not all sunscreens were made equal. The problem with most of the sunscreens on the market is that they contain [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 14, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/better-sunscreens/
(MALIN+GOETZ)
Has anyone tried the peppermint shampoo by (MALIN + GOETZ)? If not, this has to be your next purchase, especially for a summertime shampoo. It is by far, the most minty and refreshing shampoo I have ever used! I just love the way it clarifies my scalp, but still moisturizes my hair.
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 13, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/malingoetz/
Homemade Toner
This is my latest cosmetic creation – a toner of just 4 natural ingredients. I was inspired by a toner I saw in Kiehl’s a few months ago. Not to knock Kiehl’s, but it was very pricey and had a lot of questionable ingredients so I didn’t want to buy it. I figured why not try [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 11, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/homemade-toner/
The Versatile Blogger Award
Thank you to the fabulous lady behind My Glamourology for passing on this award to me! Monique, you are a true fashionista and I never get tired of seeing what outfit you’re going to put together next, among all of the other fantastic jewelry, food, and NY-centric stories you share. Thank you again!! xo Apparently [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 8, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Good Morning Florida!
I took this with my husband’s iphone as we were going over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge yesterday morning on the way to Tampa Airport. Unfortunately, in the three days that we were visiting this was the only sun we saw, but what a great good morning and good bye to the sunshine state! (An interesting [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 7, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/good-morning-florida/
Rainy Day Sunset
This is right before fireworks went off on Sunday. It was such a great spot to watch from and it was one of the best and longest shows I’ve ever seen! My sister took a ton of pics, which hopefully she’ll be sending me soon to post here…right, Sarah? :)
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 7, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/rainy-day-sunset/
Somersault Snacks Giveaway!
FYI - Somersault Snacks is celebrating the start of summer with a summer solstice giveaway – 5 of the first 437 people who ‘like’ them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SomersaultSnacks will be automatically entered to win a “summer full” of snacks (a value of more than $100)!
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 6, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/somersault-snacks-giveaway/
Patient is a Virtue
My daily email from charityfocus.org touched on a very key quality today – PATIENCE. I really enjoyed and appreciated it so I thought I would share… Patience is one of those qualities that doesn’t get much consideration — especially in our fast-paced 21st century. But there is tremendous wisdom in it. Patience is what helps [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on July 6, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/patient-is-a-virtue/
Hope You Enjoy this 4th of July!
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Posted by All Natural Annie on July 2, 2010
http://allnaturalannie.com/2010/07/happy-4th-of-july/
